Miguel Castro Freitas opened his first collection for Mugler with a procession of looks that referenced the brand’s historic knack for directional tailoring and love of dramatic materials. Titled “Stardust Aphrodite,” the collection—which featured feathers, fringe, and sculpted leather—had a little bit of something for everyone, plus a whole lot of focus on camp, whether intentional or not. (Nipples peeking out of a black fringed dress, anyone?)

For those unfamiliar with his name, Freitas was a Central Saint Martins graduate who, in 2004, got handpicked by John Galliano to work at Dior. He also spent time at Yves Saint Laurent during the Stefano Pilati era and at Lanvin alongside Alber Elbaz. Freitas has held titles as head of tailoring at Christian Dior under Raf Simons, and head of wome

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